Celeron J1800 vs Atom D2560
Celeron J1800
Atom D2560
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron J1800 is positioned at rank 750 and the Atom D2560 is on rank 218, so the Atom D2560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J1800
Performance Per Dollar Atom D2560
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J1800 | Atom D2560 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J1800 | Atom D2560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron J1800 and Atom D2560
Celeron J1800
The Celeron J1800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.58 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 820 points. Launch price was $72.
Atom D2560
The Atom D2560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 765 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron J1800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom D2560's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.58 GHz on the Celeron J1800 versus 2 GHz on the Atom D2560 — a 25.3% clock advantage for the Celeron J1800 (base: 2.41 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron J1800 uses the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom D2560 uses Cedarview (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J1800 scores 820 against the Atom D2560's 765 — a 6.9% lead for the Celeron J1800. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1800 vs 1 MB on the Atom D2560.
| Feature | Celeron J1800 | Atom D2560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.58 GHz+29% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.41 GHz+21% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-D (2013) | Cedarview (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 820+7% | 765 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 250 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J1800 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom D2560 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1333 memory speed. The Celeron J1800 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron J1800) vs 1 (Atom D2560). Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: N/A (SoC) (Celeron J1800) and Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2560).
| Feature | Celeron J1800 | Atom D2560 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron J1800) / not specified (Atom D2560). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron J1800) and Intel GMA 3650 (Atom D2560) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J1800 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron J1800 rivals Pentium J2850.
| Feature | Celeron J1800 | Atom D2560 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Intel GMA 3650 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Low Power | — |
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